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STAFF ROLES

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MSL IV Officers of the battalion –Lead! Supervise, plan, train, and evaluate Conduct weekly staff meetings Mentor, counsel and develop MSL III’s Execute promotion and award ceremonies Execute Cadet-of-the-Month Boards Reinforce unit knowledge, history and

traditions

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MSL III NCOs of the battalion Undergo leadership training (LDP) Mentor, counsel and develop MSL IIs Conduct battalion training as directed

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MSL II Junior leaders of the battalion (Team

Ldrs) Focus on team building and

organizational leadership skills

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MSL I Newest family members Introduce to Leadership and Army

culture Focus on individual leadership skills

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MSL IV LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

Line Positions Staff Positions

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Battalion Line Officers

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Commander(LTC)

CompanyCommander

(CPT)

CompanyCommander

(CPT)

ExecutiveOfficer (LT)

CompanyCommander

(CPT)

CompanyCommander

(CPT)

PlatoonLeader

(LT)

PlatoonLeader

(LT)

PlatoonLeader

(LT)

PlatoonLeader

(LT)

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Responsibilities & DutiesBattalion Commander

The morale and esprit of the battalion The health and welfare of the battalion All training, operations, and plans All safety, discipline, and promotions Professional development of officers Maintain connectivity with lateral and higher

commanders Everything the battalion does or fails to do

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Responsibilities & DutiesCompany Commander

The morale and esprit of the company The health and welfare of the company All training and operations All safety and discipline Professional development of officers Maintain connectivity with lateral and higher

commanders Everything the company does or fails to do

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Responsibilities & DutiesCompany XO

Logistic operations and plans Supply Maintenance Transportation Acts as Company Commander in the

Commander’s absence

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Responsibilities & DutiesPlatoon Leaders

The morale and esprit of the platoon The health and welfare of the platoon All training and operations All safety and discipline Maintain connectivity with fellow platoon

leaders Everything the platoon does or fails to do

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The Battalion Staff

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PERSONAL STAFF GROUP

COORDINATING STAFF GROUP

ExecutiveOfficer (MAJ)

Commander(LTC)

CSM CH

Civil-MilitaryOperations

OfficerS5 (CPT)

LogisticsOfficer

S4 (CPT)

OperationsOfficer

S3 (MAJ)

IntelligenceOfficer

S2 (CPT)

PersonnelOfficer

S1 (CPT)

SignalOfficer

S6

S3 Air(CPT)

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Executive Officer

Directs staff tasks Conducts staff coordination Ensures efficient and prompt staff actions Oversees the battalion orders process Authority of commander in the

commander’s absence

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Coordinating Staff’s Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise execution of plans, operations, and activities

Authority is limited to advising, planning, coordinating actions

Coordinate with and integrate special staff officers into operations

Provide timely and accurate recommendations to the commander

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Common Responsibilities & Duties of Staff Officers

Preparing plans and orders Processing, analyzing, and disseminating

information Conducting staff coordination Conducting/supporting training Providing assistance to the companies Performing risk management Performing staff administrative procedures Supervising staff section and staff personnel

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Responsibilities & Duties of S1 Personnel

Manning; assignment orders Personnel actions (promotions and awards) Health and welfare programs and activities Unit functions Staff planning and supervision Monitors medical, legal, safety and public relation

issues Coordination of staff responsibility for special staff

officers

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Responsibilities & Duties of S2 Intelligence

Military intelligence Counterintelligence Operational Security (OPSEC) OPFOR training and employment Intelligence training Disseminates weather information Map procurement/distribution

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Responsibilities & Duties of S3 Operations

Training Operations Orders and plans Force development and

modernization Staff planning and supervision Coordination of staff responsibility for

special staff officers

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Responsibilities & Duties of S4 Logistics

Logistic operations and plans Supply Maintenance Transportation Services Staff planning and supervision

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Responsibilities & Duties of S5 Civil-Military Operations

Civil-military operations Community relations Host nation support Staff planning and supervision Minimizing civilian interference with

combat operations

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Responsibilities & Duties of S6 Signal

Plans and directs unit Signal operations

Automation management Information security Staff planning and supervision